Agostino Aglio
1816-1885
Thou art Inclin'd to Sleep; 'tis a Good dulness, and Give it Way
1854
4 15/16 x 6 15/16 inches (125 x 176 mm); mounted on sheet: 14 x 10 1/16 inches (355 x 255 mm)
Brush and black ink and wash, touched with white, on paper.
1986.2104:11
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
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Title and attribution from accompanying cover sheet.
Drawing illustrates a passage from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The tempest".
Forms part of the portfolio of 11 drawings entitled, "Shreds from Shakespeare Illustrated by Members of the Crayon Club", dated 1854 (see 1986.2104).
Drawing illustrates a passage from Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The tempest".
Forms part of the portfolio of 11 drawings entitled, "Shreds from Shakespeare Illustrated by Members of the Crayon Club", dated 1854 (see 1986.2104).
Summary
Drawing shows Prospero charming Miranda to sleep on a rocky shore.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Century Drawings
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